Cooking with Cleveland Kurentovanje Class #3 - Štruklji with Mimi Kozina-Cupar

cottage cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: quark

Ricotta is lower in fat, while quark is often more affordable.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt has less fat and calories, while plain yogurt is usually less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine can be a cost-effective substitute.

smoked meat

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Grilled chicken is leaner, and canned tuna is often more budget-friendly.

Mix flour, water, and salt in a bowl until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 5-10 minutes.

Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Roll out the dough into a thin sheet on a floured surface.

Spread cottage cheese evenly over the dough.

Sprinkle with sugar, vanilla, and nutmeg to taste.

Roll the dough tightly into a log shape.

Cut the log into equal pieces, about 2 inches thick.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Add the dumplings to the boiling water and cook until they float, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove the dumplings with a slotted spoon and drain.

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and add breadcrumbs, stirring until golden.

Serve the dumplings topped with the breadcrumb mixture.

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